Fall 2014's Most Wearable Fashion Trends

Fall 2014's Most Wearable Fashion Trends

Ladylike skirts, sumptuous coats, and comfortable flats—fall 2014 is full of easy-to-wear pieces you're going to love. Here, fall's best fashion trends straight from the runway and how you can style them for work, date night, and everything in between.

Fall 2014 Fashion Trend: Orange

In addition to blue, orange is another hot color for the season. But before you say "not for me," know that there are different shades for every skin tone—from juicy, bold brights to subdued, muted hues.

Fall 2014 Fashion Trend: Animal Accents

Swans and puppies and foxes, oh my! This season, designers took a walk on the wild side, incorporating animal motifs into their collections. Wear an allover-print frock or a simple bird-embossed piece—it's up to you!

Fall 2014 Fashion Trend: Wrap Coats

Boxy jackets were big for spring 2014, and designers are keeping the trend going with a longer version for colder fall temps. Throw an oversize wrap coat over a multitude of layers, or go the streamlined route and team it with slim-cut trousers and a thin turtleneck.

Fall 2014 Fashion Trend: Menswear-Inspired Oxfords

Half geek, half chic—menswear-inspired oxfords, as seen at shows such as Suno and Band of Outsiders, are the quintessential shoes for both the boardroom and the bar. Pair them with a sharp suit (think cropped pants to show off an interesting pair of socks) from 9 to 5 and a flirty skirt and silk blouse once you clock out.

Band of Outsiders

Mark Leibowitz

Fall 2014 Fashion Trend: Gray

When black and white feel overdone, try the hue that's a happy medium of both. We saw gray styled from head to toe on the runway, but for everyday wear, we like to add a jolt of cheeriness to the subdued shade with rich violets, vibrant greens, and bright yellows.

Fall 2014 Fashion Trend: Statement Bags

There are bags that say something about your style, and then there are pieces that actually deliver the message for you. Spotted at Karen Walker, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Kate Spade, and other shows, these word-embossed totes and clutches allow you to make a statement without saying a word.

Karen Walker

Mark Leibowitz

Fall 2014 Fashion Trend: Shearling

Nothing protects you from a relentless polar vortex quite like shearling. Presented on vests, bomber jackets, collars, and even booties, shearling has proved to be the most essential of cold-weather necessities this season.

Fall 2014 Fashion Trend: Tall-Crown Hats

Last fall, it was all about the beanie, but now is the time to embrace a taller-crown hat (think an exaggerated fedora, a proper cowboy hat, or a Pennsylvania Dutch-inspired cap). Keep the rest of your look on the understated side and really let your hat shine.

Tibi, Cushnie et Ochs

Tibi/Cushnie et Ochs: Kim Weston Arnold/Indigitalimages.com

Fall 2014 Fashion Trend: Blue

From light periwinkle to deep sapphire, it would seem that designers had the blues this season. For a modern take on the color trend, wear your favorite shade from top to bottom, or mix a few and go the color-block route.

Fall 2014 Fashion Trend: Capes

If the robe coat or wooly shearling isn't for you, test-drive a more refined piece like the cape. Wear it over a dress to add polish to your evening look, or with jeans, a chunky knit, and riding boots for a chic weekend ensemble.